Beads provide a vital archaeological "language" for tracing human migration and the evolution of complex societies.
: Known as "trade beads," these objects were used as currency and bartered by explorers and merchants for local goods in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Beads provide a vital archaeological "language" for tracing
Beads can be classified by their material composition and physical form. Beads: The World’s First Jewelry - GIA Beads provide a vital archaeological "language" for tracing
: Early beads made from seashells found in North Africa and the Middle East date back over 120,000 years. Beads provide a vital archaeological "language" for tracing
